Get to know the power of Perkins!

Winsted – Late Evening Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Winsted late Friday evening.

The incident occurred in front of 734 East Wakefield Boulevard at around 9:30 p.m. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found 29-year-old Charles Godshall lying on the road unconscious. Fire crews tended to the victim and performed CPR. Eventually, he was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. According to investigators, Godshall was possibly traveling north on East Wakefield Boulevard when he fell off his motorcycle, hitting a pole and wall. Officials are still investigating the incident.

There have been instances where single-vehicle (or motorcycle) accidents have been caused by product/vehicle defects, though this particular case still needs to be investigated by authorities. That said, it pays to be aware of these types of situations. We need to be aware of our rights and options as motorists if ever we are involved in similar incidents.

If you or someone you care about was injured in an accident, you may need help navigating the complex challenges of paying for your medical bills, recouping your lost wages, and regaining your quality of life. The Connecticut attorneys with Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers can help you through this process, working to hold the responsible party accountable for the pain and suffering you have had to endure. Call 800-PERKINS for a free consultation with a lawyer today.

Note: Our blog reports on a variety of sensitive stories with the goal of raising awareness of accidents and the repercussions they can have. We use real news articles as our sources. Should a story be updated or a post on our site be inaccurate, please let us know so we can update our post. Our blog is not intended to be read as legal advice.